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1. Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game — just place this little poo somewhere in your home and watch as your kids have fun trying to find it! Silly Poopy will even give them clues, and play a song that'll have them dancing once it's been found.
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Promising review: "This game is HILARIOUS. My kids love playing with it and taking turns hiding it (8, 6, and 3 years). They all think poop is funny and run around yelling 'Silly Poopy, where are you?' It keeps them busy for at least half an hour at a time and they leave me alone. Also? It's pretty durable. I found it outside in my garden in the 20-degree winter weather. I guess my 8-year-old left it out there for a few days. It also gets thrown down the stairs and Silly Poopy just keeps on giggling and having fun." —Adele
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
2. A set of kids' plastic knives so your mini chef can slice apples for their world-famous apple pie. These knives will help them learn to cut with precision for when they're old enough to handle real knives.
Note: Children will still need supervision while using them!
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Promising review: "Great for cooking with my toddler! My toddler enjoys using these SO much. They are about as sharp as disposable plastic knives. They definitely cut well and make her feel included. She has used them to cut tomatoes, bread, cucumbers, peppers, etc. She will get excited when she sees me prepping food and run over to her stool crying out 'Mommy, I want my knives!' For reference, she is 2.5 years old. If you have a toddler or younger kiddo who is enthusiastic about cooking and you want to encourage it, get these! So worth it!" —C. Almond
Get a set of three on Amazon for $9.95 (available in two color combinations).
3. A traveling scavenger hunt card game perfect for having fun on the go — like on your fall roadtrips! Keep your kids entertained by having them find any of 54 objects that can be spotted from the car.
Promising review: "I bought this for our road trip desperate for something to keep our kids entertained. This was super fun! My husband, I, and our 5-year-old had fun playing it together. My 3-year-old was trying but is a little bit too young for it. The pictures are fun and engaging. I honestly had a great time and would recommend this to other parents looking for something to keep their kids busy!" —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $8.
4. A darling glow-in-the-dark blanket featuring some of spooky season's finest guests, including bats, ghosts, and pumpkins!
Promising review: "My new favorite blanket! I am a blanket person, I love collecting soft blankets and this is the softest one that I have! I love the fact that it glows in the dark, that's what sold me on this blanket, however I didn't expect it to also be as soft and cozy as it is! Perfect size to snuggle up with my baby (1-year-old) on a crisp fall evening! It's bigger than I thought it would be but I'm a pretty short person, it covers me well. I had been looking for a Halloween blanket and this one is adorable and exactly what I was looking for, not too thick not too thin! I know this is a Halloween blanket but I'll definitely be using it all year!" —Meg Wellman
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in seven other styles).
5. A colorful and lightweight hooded windbreaker with a cloth lining and elastic cuffs that'll keep your little tyke warm and comfy while they play in the leaves.
6. And a pair of waterproof rubber boots with handles so your kiddo can splish-splash around in puddles without getting completely covered in mud.
FYI, these are included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give them a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "These boots are great quality! My daughter outgrew her last pair that she insisted on wearing every single day (even in the house). We were able to order a larger size and as expected, she wears them constantly. They do not get wet on the inside sloshing through mud puddles and they are a perfect fit. I will never buy another brand!" —skoalman83
Get a pair from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in toddler sizes 5–10, little kid sizes 11–13, and big kid sizes 1–4; and in 21 colors/patterns).
7. A foldable indoor slide from Pop2Play for those rainy or chilly days when the playground isn't an option. This super sturdy slide will provide hours of fun!
This slide can hold up to 50 lbs.
Promising review: "This slide keeps my easily distracted 1.5-year-old daughter entertained for long periods of time! I thought this would be a great way for her to learn to use a slide on a carpeted surface. She has a blast pushing her toys down and has become so confident at climbing and sliding down herself! It’s very sturdy and easy to pop up and fold down. When this one does wear out, I’ll be purchasing a new one. Take all of my money to keep my toddler’s attention for as long as it does!" —Lindsey Pleakis
Get it from Amazon for $29.48+ (available in three styles).
8. A pack of vibrant fire colorants to add magic to every campfire. Just toss the unopened package into the fire and watch as your kids guffaw over all the purples, greens, and blues emerging from the flames!
Promising review: "If you love a campfire or a backyard blaze, or know someone who does, these are just great fun. Takes fire-watching to a whole new hippy trippy beautiful level. The colors are beautiful and it makes the camping experience extra special. Great little gift for the person who has everything. I gave them to a twenty-something and to a kid with 'mom or dad has to help you with this' and kept some for myself. I love these things." —MSM
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.95.
9. A glow in the dark basketball because it's starting to get darker earlier but your little Lebron isn't done practicing their three-pointers.
Pair with an LED light up hoop!
Promising review: "This was a huge hit on Christmas morning! My son thought is was 'another basketball' and then dribbled and was shocked. It was bright enough to impress even in the light but the kids went wild once it was dark! —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $39.85.
10. A super soft Carhartt beanie so your kiddo can be the coolest (and warmest) one on the hay ride!
Promising review: "Perfect fall/winter hat for baby. Love this hat for my baby boy! He’s been wearing it since he was 8 months old and it will definitely fit him for a while. It’s warm and stretchy, stays in place on his head even with him moving all around." —Kaitlynn
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in toddler sizes 2–5, kid's sizes 5–14 and in 34 colors).
11. A mini digital camera perfect for exploring all kinds of portraits since it can also take selfies. You might just have a young Annie Leibovitz on your hands! They'll love snapping shots of all the fun places you'll take them this fall. I can already imagine the apple orchard and pumpkin patch!
12. A six-piece foam activity play set because you don't love that your little climber has turned your stairs into their parkour arena. These soft and easy-to-clean blocks can help them develop their hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Plus, they can be configured in countless ways so your kiddo never gets bored!
Promising review: "I did a lot of research, asked a lot of friends their opinions, and ended up getting this, and I’m SO GLAD. I love all the different shapes and options my child can use her creativity to play with! She loves sliding on her belly down the ramp like one, rolling on the round long one, and climbing on and off all the others. I didn’t want The Nugget, but I wanted something that would entertain her for years to come. I’m so glad we went with this versus the four-piece one." —BethArb
Get it from Amazon for $117.74+ (available in four color combinations).
13. Or a colorful DIY rock climbing wall set if you've got older kids and your future mountain climber needs all the practice they can get. Not only can these mountable rock climbing grips hold up to 225 pounds each, but they can also be used indoors or outdoors.
The set includes 25 hand and foot grips, two climbing handles, and a knotted climbing rope.
Promising review: "My girls absolutely love this! We’ve been wanting to give them some things inside the house to climb and jump on since it’s cold here and we’re stuck in the house most days. We haven’t installed the rope yet but plan to do so soon. The climbing holds are very durable and seem pretty sturdy. They are also a good size, making it easy for my girls to hold on to. I would definitely recommend this to as it’s a lot of fun!" —KKL—L&L’s Little Shop of Goodies- Living Life RV Rentals
Get a set from Amazon for $49.99.
14. A 12-pack of acrylic paint pens so they can give funny faces to all the pumpkins they picked from the pumpkin patch (which is safer and less messy than carving faces).
15. A sensory swing since it'll likely be a little too cold to go to the park and play on the swing set. Honestly, they'll probably forget all about the park once they get a load of this. This device is a great place to lounge, nestle with a book, nap, and, of course, swing! Their new favorite hangout/activity just arrived.
This swing has a capacity of 200 lbs.
Promising review: "This swing is great. It feels good, works amazing, and provides that perfect sensory input especially on days when you can't get outside. Feels so much better than the cheaper versions. Spend the money, it is well worth it!" —Laura Pido
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in two styles).
16. A flower-building activity set if they're sad to see their summer garden wilt. These stackable pieces can create unique blossoms with leaves, petals, stamens, and more!
Promising review: "I bought this flower garden as a gift for my 3-year-old daughter. She absolutely loves it! She has always enjoyed blocks and this is something different that has kept her engaged for hours! We highly recommend this product to others!!" —Ashley Petersen
Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in two sizes).
17. A value pack of 146 Halloween window clings they'll love decorating all your home's windows with! These vibrant stickers are double-sided so you and outdoor passersby can enjoy each image.
Promising review: "These are BY far the best window clings I have purchased. Usually I just toss 'em at the end of the season, but I won’t with these. They are super cute, colorful and creative. Perfect for building a wide array of scenes. With so many clings, several kids can participate and not feel shorted. My son and I had a blast doing this activity together, and although he usually complains (A TON) about removing the clings from the paper, he had only one issue. Love the purchase. A perfect addition to the windows, sliding doors, and mirrors!" —Erika
Get a pack of 146 from Amazon for $9.88.
18. An astronaut-themed indoor tent covered in colorful planets and space facts so your kids can feel like they're camping out under the stars...even if they're just in the living room.
Promising review: "This tent is so cool! Easy to put up. I put it up in my living room for a hangout play space for my three 3-year-old grandsons. They love it and call it their rocket ship lol. It's very sturdy and has held up great when they got rambunctious with playing in it." —Shelly Maxwell
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
19. A 36-piece sensory math activity set that'll help your kid count and sort leaves. You'll get 10 double-sided activity cards sure to keep them engaged and entertained.
Promising review: "Love this item! This item is great for sorting sizes, shapes, colors, and types of leave. Every sturdy, plastic leaf has raised bug shapes on one side. The cards are sturdy/shiny cardboard that should stand the test of time. The card with words are in English on one side and Spanish on the other side. It’s packaged well in a sturdy reusable box." —Patricia
Get it from Amazon for $21.29.
20. A wind-proof kids bubble umbrella for fall's inevitable rain showers. Its clear canopy construction means your little one will still be able to see where they're going.
21. A color-your-own haunted castle playhouse that you won't be able to tear your kids away from! They'll get to make ghosts and mummies come alive while they receive missives through the windows.
22. A pack of oversized sidewalk chalk they'll have so much fun drawing and writing colorful messages with! They're pretty unbreakable and roll-proof because of how chunky they are.
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Promising review: "Our 1-year-old loves these. It was his first time using chalk and he had no trouble with them. They are pretty thick; doesn't matter how he holds them, there will be contact with the surface and there will be color!" —JW
Get a five-pack from Amazon for $9.95 (available in five styles).
23. A pack of three Frida Baby vapor bath bombs whose soothing vapors will be especially welcomed on sick days. Your little one will have so much fun with their fizzing friends they won't even notice that they feel a little less congested (but you will).
Safe for babes 3+ months.
Promising review: "A must-have for sick days! I will never not have these on hand again!! They are amazing! The smell is not overwhelming, and I love that they are natural and safe. The perfect way to sooth our little ones and help them breathe better when they are sick. Also, my 6-year-old finds it to be soooo exciting throwing bath bombs in the water, which is really fun. Frida Baby saves the day once again!" —Kay Kroshus
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.97 (also available in a 10-pack).
24. A mini sports center if you have a little athlete on your hands! They can play basketball and soccer with this interactive toy whose functional LED scoreboard will make their games feel even more real.
25. A set of 58 large flash cards because your little Einstein may be bored being indoors all the time, so challenge them with some stimulating academic texts. These fun and educational flash cards feature colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and animals!
No need to get several sets to teach your growing kid different things when you can have them all in one!
Promising review: “My 2-year-old mastered her numbers, alphabet, colors, shapes, and animals with these cards. When I first received the cards I thought they may be a little too advanced for her age (18-months-old at the time), but I was dead wrong! After about a month and a half of using the flash cards, she mastered them! We usually 'play' with the flash cards for only about 10 minutes before her bedtime. This is a great tool in the early developmental stages for any toddler. I’m excited to get her the next card set.” —M. Abdallah
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three styles).
26. A set of eight colorful stacking cups they'll have so much fun building up and knocking down. It'll also help them practice counting so they can finally tell you exactly how many slices of pumpkin pie they want.
Promising review: "My son loves playing with these and it's exciting to see his development stacking, inserting, pretend sipping, and sharing." —Catherine Miller
Get it from Amazon for $8.
27. A food tray that turns dinner into a bit of a board game if you have a picky eater that refuses to eat their veggies. This might just be particularly useful during Thanksgiving! Each tray divides into eight portions with an extra covered section for dessert.
Promising review: "Unbelievable!!! I'm sooo extremely thrilled with these plates. My granddaughter is 4 and she's been a very, very picky eater since she was 2. We've tried every trick in the book to get her to eat her veggies (something other than chicken nuggets, spaghetti, and mac 'n' cheese). This plate changed that — now she asks for second helpings of broccoli!! I was so thrilled I ordered all varieties of these plates." —Lisa Handy
Get it from Amazon for $17.74+ (available in five styles).
28. Or a cute construction shaped dinner set — your little Bob the Builder will more than likely eat their broccoli if they can pretend it's been brought to them in a big ol' truck.
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29. A microwave s'mores maker because all you have to do is fill the reservoir with water, pack this baby up with graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate, then chuck in the microwave. In less than 30 seconds, you and your lil' one will have a warming treat perfect for a chilly day.
Promising review: "Bought this as a novelty gift for my girlfriend this past Christmas. She loves s’mores and makes them all the time and finally pulled this out. She has been loving it! The little arms hold the cracker and marshmallow down so they don’t expand out, the chocolate melts well but she recommends putting your chocolate in the fridge otherwise the middle gets a little soft but if that’s your thing, it’s perfect." —Mike perault
Get it from Amazon for $14.80.
30. Little Blue Truck's Halloween for taking your kiddo on a journey with Little Blue Truck as he picks up his animal friends for a Halloween adventure. Along the way, have your little one lift up the flaps to find out which costume each friend wore!
31. An inflatable air mattress with built-in safety bumpers so now your little one can have sleepovers at Grandma's house this fall without worrying about rolling off the bed. Parents love this for traveling with their kids!
Promising review: "We bought this for my toddler to sleep in when we travel, because he is too big for the pack 'n' play but he still sleeps in a crib at night. He did great in this, and didn't get up at night. I bought it because of the sides around the bed." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $65.99+ (available in two colors).
32. A durable inflatable bouncing ball they'll have fun, well, bouncing on! Perfect exercise for a rambunctious child.
Promising review: "My 2.5-year-old nephew is obsessed with this thing. It’s easy for him to use and hold on to and keeps him busy. My sister and I laugh because these were popular when we were kids and now her kids will have them too. Good little buy, and inexpensive too" —Lindsohh
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in red or blue).
33. A 36-pack of Play-Doh because they'll be able to create models of the silly and unique creatures and shapes living in their imagination. You can even have a fall decor-making day! Pumpkins, apples, and bats — oh, my!
Promising review: “I have to stock up on Play-Doh because my kids can go through it. I loved how these had many in the same color but also a large variety. My son always wants the color his big sister has so it’s nice to not have to worry about that issue with these.” —Carrie
Get the 36-pack from Amazon for $28.99.
34. Guess in 10 Jr. — a home-based game that'll help build problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills by having your little one ask questions about what household object could possibly be on each game card.
Promising review: "I got this for my 5-year-old who has just started showing more interest in games. It is really easy to learn how to play and my husband and I enjoy playing it with her. There is no minimum time limit needed, it can be a quick game with a few cards to pass the time or you can take a longer amount of time and go through all the cards. I would definitely recommend for the 4–6 age range." —AJNI
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in a variety of editions for different age groups).
35. A balance bike so they can feel the wind in their hair as they ride around your backyard (or inside if it's a rainy fall day)!
Promising review: "It’s the cutest little bike. Comes with the tool needed to assemble. Super easy to assemble. Took my husband five minutes. We got it for our grandbaby's first birthday. She can’t reach the ground yet nor is she walking but we just push her around and are excited that she’ll grow into it. Her first bike." —Lisa
Get it from Amazon for $41.78+ (available in 13 colors/styles).
36. A set of six autumn-themed stuff toys because these fun little critters will get your kiddo excited about spooky season (AKA the best season). They'll love playing with their spider, cat, and bat friends!
Promising review: "My daughter is 8-months-old and she absolutely loves the pumpkin, spider, and black cat. They're soft, so she loves to hug the pumpkin and lay her face on it. At first I thought it was a little pricey, but my kid loves it so much that it made it worth it." —MelySue
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
37. A fun coloring tablecloth — there's even one specifically for Thanksgiving — if you need to keep all your kids and their cousins busy while you and the other adults finish cooking.
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